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HMEL - 4th Annual Learning Week

About the Event

HMEL Learning Week 4 – Innovation Arcade is an immersive, first-of-its-kind Metaverse-powered experience designed to fuel innovation, digital transformation, and collaboration. Building on the success of past Learning Weeks, this year’s event takes engagement to the next level by integrating gamification, interactive digital campaigns, expert insights, and industry collaborations.

At Innovation Arcade, learning is not just about knowledge—it’s about action, experimentation, and impact. Whether exploring virtual kiosks, participating in treasure hunts, or competing on leaderboards, every experience is designed to inspire, challenge, and equip you with future-ready skills.

Let’s make HMEL Future Ready!
HMEL - 4th Annual Learning Week

Themes

  • Digital Mindset & Agility
    • Driving transformation through digital fluency.
    • Adopting AI and automation for workplace success.
  • Culture of Innovation
    • Encouraging a mindset of experimentation and learning.
    • Breaking silos to promote cross-functional collaboration.
  • AI & Digitalization
    • Leveraging AI for decision-making and efficiency.
    • Exploring the metaverse as a platform for learning and innovation.
  • Inclusion & Creativity
    • Recognizing diverse perspectives to fuel innovation.
    • Unlocking creative potential in the digital age.
  • Industry Collaboration & Knowledge Sharing
    • Learning from global thought leaders in innovation.
    • Engaging with industry experts on energy transition and digital transformation.
HMEL - 4th Annual Learning Week

Key Highlights

This year’s lineup features cutting-edge discussions and hands-on experiences to drive digital innovation at HMEL:

  • Expert-Led Sessions & Innovation Talks – Gain insights from industry leaders on AI, digitalization, and emerging trends.
  • Interactive Gamification – Engage with avatars, leaderboards, and virtual challenges designed to make learning fun and competitive.
  • Metaverse Treasure Hunt – Explore hidden knowledge zones, unlock rewards, and test your innovation skills.
  • Industry & Vendor Kiosks – Experience the latest advancements in technology and digital transformation through virtual and physical exhibitions.
  • Recognition & Rewards – Celebrate your learning journey with exciting prizes and acknowledgments for top performers.
HMEL - 4th Annual Learning Week

Event Speakers

Coming Soon

Prabh Das

Managing Director And Chief Executive Officer

Mark Greeven

Professor of Management Innovation & Dean of Asia

Pramod Lakhmapure

Digitalisation/Technology Expert, AspenTech Singapore
In conversation with GM-IT

Deepanjan Deb

South Asia Head, Gallup International

Preeti Bhatia

LinkedIn India

Deep Rastogi

LinkedIn India

Soumen Chatterjee

Executive Director, NLI India & South Asia
In conversation with GM-HL

Anish De

Head Energy, KPMG
In conversation with VP-TS

Prof. Chandan Chowdhury

Senior Associate Dean & Practice Professor
HMEL - 4th Annual Learning Week

Agenda

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Event Inauguration - Theme Launch

Learning Week Opening Address - Innovation Arcade

Event Inauguration - Theme Launch
Speaker/Facilitator/Anchor

MD&CEO and Other HMEL Sr Leaders

Format/Location
Keynote Address
Speaker/Facilitator/Anchor

Chief Guest - Rajneesh Narang Chairman & MD (Additional Charge) & Director (Finance), HPCL and Chairman, HMEL

Format/Location

Seniors in Board Rooms @ Noida and Bathinda + Hosted on Zoom + Webcast on Metaverse

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

External Digitalization Expert Speaker Session

Pioneering Innovations & Digitalization in Operational Excellence

External Digitalization Expert Speaker Session
Speaker/Facilitator/Anchor

Pramod Lakhmapure Digitalisation/Technology Expert, AspenTech Singapore

In Conversation with GM-IT
Format/Location

Hosted on Zoom + Webcast on Metaverse

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Internal Panel Discussion with HMEL Sr. Leaders on Their Innovation Journeys, Focusing on Lessons Learned esp. on AI & Digitalization

Catalysing a Culture of Innovation

Internal Panel Discussion with HMEL Sr. Leaders on Their Innovation Journeys, Focusing on Lessons Learned esp. on AI & Digitalization
Speaker/Facilitator/Anchor

Internal HMEL Leaders

Moderated by GM - HL
Format/Location

Hosted on Zoom + Webcast on Metaverse

2:30 PM - 3:00 PM

External Expert Speaker Sessions

Leveraging Strengths for Innovation

External Expert Speaker Session
Speaker/Facilitator/Anchor

Deepanjan Deb, South Asia Head, Gallup International

Opening Notes by VP-HL
Format/Location

Hosted in – Person at Noida

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

AI Experiential Workshop

Leveraging LinkedIn Learning AI to Drive Self-Learning in 2025

AI Experiential Workshop
Speaker/Facilitator/Anchor

Deep Rastogi & Preeti Bhatia, Partners, LinkedIn India

Format/Location

Multipurpose Hall – Bathinda

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Internal Innovation Case Studies - ROI Focussed Success Stories by HMEL Employees

Driving Action through Inspiration

Internal Innovation Case Studies - ROI focussed success stories by HMEL Employees
Speaker/Facilitator/Anchor

Select HMEL Speakers with Technical Training Team

Format/Location

Multipurpose Hall - Bathinda + Replayed on Metaverse

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Nukkad Natak on Inclusion

Inclusion in the Age of AI

Nukkad Natak on Inclusion
Speaker/Facilitator/Anchor

Be. Artsy – Drama Based Learning Artists Team

Format/Location

Multipurpose Hall - Bathinda

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

External Expert Speaker Session

Unlocking Creative Potential in the AI Digital Age

External Expert Speaker Session
Speaker/Facilitator/Anchor

Soumen Chatterjee, Executive Director, NLI India & South Asia

In Conversation with GM-HL
Format/Location

Hosted on Zoom + Webcast on Metaverse

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

External Expert Speaker Session

Innovations in Energy Transition & Digitalization

External Expert Speaker Session
Speaker/Facilitator/Anchor

Anish De, Head Energy, KPMG

In conversation with VP-TS
Format/Location

Hosted on Zoom + Webcast on Metaverse

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Nukkad Natak on Inclusion

Inclusion in the Age of AI

Nukkad Natak on Inclusion
Speaker/Facilitator/Anchor

Be. Artsy – Drama Based Learning Artists Team

Format/Location

Hosted in – Person at Noida

11:30 AM -12:30 PM

External Luminary Speaker

Guest Lecture – India & Innovation

External Luminary Speaker
Speaker/Facilitator/Anchor

Special Invitee - Ambassador Deepak Vohra

Format/Location

Hosted in – Person at Noida

2.30 PM - 3:30 PM

Innovation Expert Speaker Sessions

Building Innovation Fabric for Future Readiness

Innovation Expert Speaker Session
Speaker/Facilitator/Anchor

Mark Greevan, Dean Asia & Professor of Innovation, IMD (Switzerland)

Format/Location

Hosted on Zoom + Webcast on Metaverse

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Innovation Arcade Awards

Closing

Felicitation & Recognition of Event Winners

Closing Remarks by MD&CEO/CXO’s/Special Invitee

Innovation Arcade Awards
Speaker/Facilitator/Anchor

MD&CEO + HMEL CXO’s Special Invitee

Prof. Chandan Chowdhury Senior Dean, OPS & IT, ISB
Format/Location

Seniors in Board Rooms @ Noida and Bathinda + Hosted on Zoom + Webcast on Metaverse

HMEL - 4th Annual Learning Week

Event Partners

Coming Soon